Business Controller (APAC)

at  HEINEKEN ASIA PACIFIC PTE LTD

HEINEKEN is the world’s most international brewer. It is the leading developer and marketer of premium beer and cider brands. Led by the Heineken® brand, the Group has a portfolio of more than 300 international, regional, local and speciality beers and ciders.
We are committed to innovation, long-term brand investment, disciplined sales execution and focused cost management. Through “Brewing a Better World”, sustainability is embedded in the business. HEINEKEN has a well-balanced geographic footprint with leadership positions in most of our 190 markets.
Our more than 80,000 colleagues stand by our purpose to Brew the Joy of True Togetherness to inspire a better world. We ignite moments that bring people together, create bonds and are unforgettable … one day, one beer, one cheers at a time.

PURPOSE OF THE ROLE

You will be responsible as a Business Partner to the APAC sub region and work with the sub-region Operating Companies to challenge and drive the strategic agenda and finance performance with insightful business performance analysis and implementation of finance excellence initiatives. This role will also drive the finance transformation/excellence in the APAC office.

RESPONSIBILITIES:

• Full Finance responsibility as Finance Manager of one of two APAC sub-region and finance support to respective APAC regional MD by:
• Challenge and partner the OpCo’s in the execution of their Strategic agenda items
• Business partnering support to OpCo Finance Directors and General Managers
• Support OpCo’s in the embedding of financial best practice and on any financial subjects such as: Capital Structure and Financing, Cash / Treasury Management, Tax matters and ERP systems
• Ensure the ‘basics’ of financial operations are in place in all OpCos, including if applicable, BASE implementation
• Monitor financial projects and provide financial support (finance models, consolidation, review) for the APAC region
• Lead and deliver APAC finance excellence projects including digitalization by:
• Leveraging existing solutions for APAC improvements
• Progressing data analytics and the strategy to monetize insights, at scale